FOUNDER'S GUIDE
TO UAE CRYPTO LAWS
2025 Edition
BUILD A LEGALLY SECURE FOUNDATION FOR YOUR VENTURES IN THE UAE
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The UAE is the fastest-growing crypto hub, but navigating its legal and regulatory landscape can be overwhelming. With multiple free zones, VASP licensing requirements, five regulatory authorities, diverse corporate structures, and evolving tax regulations, businesses face a wide range of strategic decisions, each carrying significant risk.
This guide has been developed to help you navigate these complexities, establish and grow your operations, and maintain regulatory compliance.
In This Guide:
✅ The best free zones for crypto founders (and why)
✅ Company structuring and ownership strategies
✅ VASP licensing options explained clearly
✅ Fundraising essentials and a list of active VCs
✅ Key legal risks and how to avoid them
✅ Practical roadmaps and ready-to-use templates
This Guide Is Designed For
Visionary Bitcoin,
Web3 and crypto founders
Investors seeking to expand
into the UAE market
Entrepreneurs launching DeFi
and Web3 ventures
Expertise Behind This Guide
This guide is authored by Irina Heaver, widely recognized as the UAE’s leading crypto lawyer, along with her expert team.
With over 22 years of legal experience, including 18 years advising clients in the UAE, Irina has structured more than 300 crypto ventures and has advised multiple governments on virtual asset regulations.
In addition to legal expertise, this guide incorporates strategic insights from industry specialists in VASP operations, fundraising, market making and dispute resolution.
Additional Benefits for Founders
- By accessing the guide, you will also receive:
Priority updates on new regulatory developments
Invitations to exclusive founder-focused webinars and events
Access to practical tools, templates
and resources for founders
Understanding the UAE’s crypto regulatory environment today is essential for sustainable growth
and leadership in the sector.
Written by Legal Pros. Backed by Industry Giants.
“At DMCC, we are proud to help shape that future from the heart of Dubai.”
"This guide bridges the gap between innovation and regulation. Crucial reading for any builder."
“Practical, precise and packed with legal gold for anyone serious about building in Web3. We’ve already shared it with half our portfolio.”
"This guide cuts through the noise.
It’s exactly what crypto founders need to launch and grow in the UAE!"
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